What would dancing be without the famous line, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner"? What would Ballroom dancing be without Patrick Swayze as the cover boy? Would it still be as popular as it is today without Dirty Dancing in our lives? Patrick Swayze, son of Jesse and Patsy Swayze, was born in Houston in…
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SYTYCD Season 5 Finale Recap
Expectations were high as this season’s finale kicked off at the Kodak Theater. Over 3500 people were in the record breaking live audience and it was anyone’s game. No clear favorite was leading and the remaining four finalists were all pumped and ready to go. The night started off with a Wade Robson group routine…
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Preparing For Your Wedding Dance
[caption id="attachment_146" align="alignright" width="250"] Photo courtesy of Peter Finger Photography[/caption] It's wedding season and many couples are preparing for the big first dance. In the last couple of years, the trend for couples is to have a choreographed first dance. This trend only seems to be growing, especially with the popularity of shows like So…
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SYTYCD Week of 7/22 Recap
In honor of the 100th episode, SYTYCD had two guest judges this evening – Ellen Degeneres and Mia Michaels. Cat opened the show asking Mia about her Emmy nominations. Mia answered with a quote that rings true not only for every dancer but for everyone that has a passion in life: “If you are bored…
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SYTYCD Week of 7/15 Recap
This week’s show started off with a bang with the top 5 girls doing an excellent group Bollywood number that prompted Nigel to say that this season is the best top five girls ever. Kayla and Evan started off the couples with a Viennese Waltz that got... (Continue Reading)
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SYTYCD Week of 7/8 Recap
This week was the highly anticipated, yet also highly dreaded Top 10 elimination on SYTYCD. Everyone was charged and ready to prove that they were worthy of being part of the finalists. Melissa and Ade were up first with yet another exciting Doriana Sanchez Disco routine that Tyce nicely summed up as “Freakin’ great!” Kayla…
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SYTYCD Week of 7/1 Recap
This week started off with a bang as Janette and Brandon took the stage with an electrifying Jean Marc and France Genereux Cha-Cha. Filled with a fun mix of fast and slow steps, along with some dangerous tricks, the two pulled it off flawlessly, and caused Nigel to scream (as much as Nigel screams), “That…
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Studio Spotlight: The Saratoga Savoy Center of Dance
[caption id="attachment_103" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Photo Courtesy of the Saratoga Savoy Center of Dance"][/caption] There are many great dance studios throughout this country. If you are in the upstate NY area, keep checking back here for periodic local studio spotlights. This week's spotlight: The Saratoga Savoy Center of Dance. Located in the heart of historic Saratoga…
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Mr. Frankie Manning – Legend of Swing
[caption id="attachment_37" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Frankie Manning Dancing at the Saratoga Savoy Diamond Dance[/caption] I just found out that the great Frankie Manning died this morning from complications of pneumonia. Frankie Manning was a legendary Swing dancer and choreographer, known for revolutionizing the Lindy Hop. Among many other things, he is famous for performing the first…
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A Timeless Tradition
The Current Ballroom Dance Craze and the Surprising Health Benefits Ballroom Dancing – passion, blinding sequins, skimpy outfits. That’s what most people think of when they hear “Ballroom.” Well, that and the Hollywood and sports stars that have traded in their Italian leather soles for a sleek pair of dance shoes. If you caught yourself…
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